Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show they are happy and settled during their time in the childminder's care. They beam with pride as they receive encouragement and praise from the childminder throughout the day. Children enjoy talking about what they are doing. They confidently name the toy dinosaurs they find hidden during sensory play. They learn to solve problems when trying to line cars up in the toy garage. They join in the actions to familiar songs and rhymes. This supports their development in all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is of a high standard. They play together extremely well. They learn the importance of taking turns and sharing. They are careful to watch where they are going as they speed around the garden on balance bicycles. Children are forming strong friendships. They greet each other enthusiastically when new children arrive.

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The provision is good

Parents are delighted with the progress their children are making. They receive regular updates about their children's development. The childminder regularly invites parents to come and watch their children as they play. This helps parents to be able to support their children's learning at home. Parents are grateful for the additional support the childminder has provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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need to do better?

n The childminder designs her curriculum around the children's interests. She knows the children extremely well. This enables her to plan carefully for their next steps in learning. The childminder adapts the learning environment to provide varied learning opportunities. For example, she created a 'dental surgery' to teach children about oral hygiene. They also practised mark making in the appointments book. n The development of children's speech and communication is at the heart of the childminder's practice. She introduces new vocabulary as children watch a bee fly around the garden. She asks the children lots of questions and gives them time to respond in full sentences. As a result, children are becoming confident communicators. n The childminder incorporates regular opportunities for children to count and to identify colours and shapes throughout their play. She helps the children to count accurately by showing them how to clap their hands each time they say a

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number name. n Children are clearly developing a love of books. The childminder lets them choose stories for her to read aloud. She reads with great animation and the children become engrossed. However, at times, the more confident children dominate the discussion about the book. Quieter children enjoy the story but do

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need to do better?

18 May 2022 not get the opportunity to answer questions and predict what might happen next. n Children learn new skills as they play in the garden. The childminder shows the younger children how to use a scooter. They proudly demonstrate their new skill to the inspector. They all persevere as they try to throw and catch balls. The childminder knows that the children now need to work on how to control the ball more. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She gently reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. She speaks to the children with a great deal of respect. When they talk about their feelings, the childminder tells the children that she feels very happy when they are with her. This helps to build children's self- esteem. n Children are generally very well supported to become more independent. They confidently apply their own sun lotion, using a mirror to check that it is rubbed in correctly. They follow excellent hygiene routines, without being prompted,

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after using the toilet. Children serve their own food, using tongs. However, this approach is not always consistent. Children do not help the childminder to fetch the plates, cutlery and food from the kitchen. The childminder pours the milk for the children. n Children benefit from healthy home-cooked food. The childminder encourages them to try new things to eat. They talk about why it is important to drink plenty of water on a warm day. This promotes children's health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes her responsibility to keep children safe extremely seriously. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding issues up to date. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of how to identify a child who may be at risk of harm. She understands the process to be followed if she has a concern about a child's safety. She also knows what to do if an allegation is made about her own conduct. Regular risk assessments are carried out to ensure the children's safety in the childminder's house and when out and about.

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should:

n consider how to develop children's independence even further at mealtimes n ensure that quieter children are always given time to think and respond to questions, especially at story time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2563312 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10226002 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Bramley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation outdoors. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 May 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

18 May 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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